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SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

Most insects have wings as adults and use flight to disperse in search of food and mates. ______ , the wingless ant species in tropical forests rely on swarming behaviors and chemical trails to find resources, with individual workers rarely traveling more than a few meters from the colony.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A

    Therefore

  • B

    Specifically

  • C

    Likewise

  • D

    By contrast

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Explanation

Wingless ants behave differently from typical winged insects. "By contrast" signals contrast. The others do not.

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